The Great Gatsby

On Long Island during the Jazz Age, a young bonds salesman from the Midwest named Nick Carraway arrives at the glittering suburb of West Egg. He becomes neighbors with the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a man whose radiant parties hide a carefully guarded longing. As Nick moves deeper into Gatsby's circle, he watches as Gatsby tries to win back a love from his past, Daisy Buchanan, who is married to Tom. The story traces a world of glamour, wealth, and restless desire where appearances shine bright yet the flaws beneath threaten to pull everyone apart. Obsession, illusion, and tragedy quietly hover, foreshadowing the consequences to come. Gatsby's charisma masks a fragile dream built on rumor and borrowed wealth.

Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this 2013 adaptation draws on F. Scott Fitzgerald's celebrated novel, with Craig Pearce co writing. It is a reimagining blending costumes and a soundtrack featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, with pace driving the romance.

Noted for its opulent production design and bold contemporary soundtrack, the film sparked conversations about adapting classic literature for modern audiences. Its glossy parties and the green light across the bay became enduring symbols of desire and the era's excess, and the visuals nod to cinema icons.

Critics praised the film for its visual ambition and strong performances, especially the lead, while some felt the stylized approach overplayed the satire. The performances anchor a narrative that questions wealth and illusion, and the American Dream. It suggests that success can mask moral emptiness and personal isolation.

Box office numbers are not provided in the data for this title. The film received a wide release and generated strong interest around its visuals and star cast, though precise figures aren’t included in the data here. Its lasting influence keeps showing up in fashion and film discussions today.